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Finding the Third Proportional to 499 and 1,169.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 499 and 1,169.50 is: 2,740.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499 : 1,169.50 = 1,169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499/1,169.50 = 1,169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499x = 1,169.50 × 1,169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499x = 1,367,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,730.25/499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.94

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